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This book provides a clear and lively account of how relations
between Russia and America after World War Two fell into a Cold
War. Assessing both the clash of ideas and personalities which
brought about this confrontation the book highlights the emergences
of a new mode of global politics. Looking at this conflict the book
argues might help us to understand todays own troubled world.
Caroline Kennedy shares an inspiring collection of patriotic poems,
song lyrics, historical documents, and speeches.The Best-Loved
Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a blockbuster success,
remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for 15 weeks with
more than 500,000 copies in print. Now, Caroline Kennedy shares
with readers an assortment of her own favorite American writings.
The works collected here--which span centuries and styles--have one
thing in common: all are emblematic of our country's patriotism and
pride. Caroline Kennedy researched all of the selections included
in A Patriot's Handbook, wrote the introduction, and added personal
commentary to each section. This elegantly packaged collection is
the perfect gift for anyone in search of a reminder of what our
country's spirit is made of. Over the past year we have all thought
about what it means to be an American. I realized that I want my
own children to know more about the ideals upon which this country
was founded and the sacrifices that have been made to pass them on
to us. This book is intended to help families explore the
foundations of our freedom and to celebrate our heritage. (Caroline
Kennedy)
Caroline Kennedy shares an inspiring collection of patriotic poems,
song lyrics, historical documents, and speeches.The Best-Loved
Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a blockbuster success,
remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for 15 weeks with
more than 500,000 copies in print. Now, Caroline Kennedy shares
with readers an assortment of her own favorite American writings.
The works collected here--which span centuries and styles--have one
thing in common: all are emblematic of our country's patriotism and
pride. Caroline Kennedy researched all of the selections included
in A Patriot's Handbook, wrote the introduction, and added personal
commentary to each section. This elegantly packaged collection is
the perfect gift for anyone in search of a reminder of what our
country's spirit is made of. "Over the past year we have all
thought about what it means to be an American. I realized that I
want my own children to know more about the ideals upon which this
country was founded and the sacrifices that have been made to pass
them on to us. This book is intended to help families explore the
foundations of our freedom and to celebrate our heritage."
(Caroline Kennedy)
For quarter of a century now the British Army has been involved in
a bloody and protracted conflict in Northern Ireland. This book
looks at the roots of the current struggle and of British military
intervention, setting both in the longer perspective of the
Anglo-Irish Troubles. It is, however, more than a chronicle of
military strategies and sectarian strife: it seeks to place the use
of the army within the context of the wider British experience of
dealing with political violence, and to address the broader issue
of how democratic states have responded to both ethnic conflict and
the threat of `internal' disorder
An all-encompassing guide to mastering teaching maths in secondary
schools, Succeeding as a Maths Teacher is a unique manual that
gives advice and guidance for maths teachers at all stages of their
career. This handbook not only offers foundational advice on how to
deliver the most effective maths lessons, but also delves deeper
into key ideas for more experienced teachers, such as how the
science of learning applies to mathematics and nuances in
instructional design. Written by lead practitioners in maths at
Ormiston Academies Trust, with a combined teaching experience of
over 60 years, Succeeding as a Maths Teacher takes you from your
first days in the classroom through to leading a department. Along
the way, the authors explore the purpose of a maths education,
topics such as modelling and questioning, how to develop a
high-quality maths curriculum and the importance of planning
learning over lessons, adapting your teaching in light of feedback,
reasoning and solving problems, and enriching pupils’ experiences
of learning maths. The Succeeding As… series offers practical,
no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a
secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in
your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting
out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop
their skill sets.
In the post-Cold War world, debates over security have broadened
beyond the realm of traditional military concerns. resurgent
nationalism, mass migration, religious radicalism, economic
globalisation and environmental degradation have become
increasingly the focus of debate in the field of security studies.
A priceless resource--and gift--for anyone seeking a deeper
understanding and appreciation of what it means to be a woman. In
SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY, Caroline Kennedy has marshaled the gifts of
our greatest poets to pay a personal tribute to the human
experience, this time to the complex and fascinating subject of
womanhood. Inspired by her own reflections on more than fifty years
of life as a young girl, woman, wife and mother, She Walks in
Beauty draws on poetry's eloquent wisdom to ponder the many joys
and challenges of being a woman. Kennedy has divided the collection
into sections that signify to her the most notable milestones in a
woman's life, and she begins each with an introduction where she
explores and celebrates the most important elements of life's
journey.
For quarter of a century now the British Army has been involved
in a bloody and protracted conflict in Northern Ireland. This book
looks at the roots of the current struggle and of British military
intervention, setting both in the longer perspective of the
Anglo-Irish Troubles. It is, however, more than a chronicle of
military strategies and sectarian strife: it seeks to place the use
of the army within the context of the wider British experience of
dealing with political violence, and to address the broader issue
of how democratic states have responded to both ethnic conflict and
the threat of internal' disorder
In this diverse collection, Caroline Kennedy has chosen more than a
hundred poems that speak to everyone: the young and young at heart,
readers new to poetry and devoted fans. The carefully selected
poems explore deep emotions, as well as ordinary experiences.
Susan Sell's book reveals how power in international politics is increasingly exercised by private interests rather than governments. In 1994 the World Trade Organization (WTO) adopted the Agreement in Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which dictated to states how they should regulate the protection of intellectual property. This book argues that TRIPS resulted from lobbying by powerful multinational corporations who wished to mould international law to protect their markets.
This book introduces you to the key issues in contemporary studies
on Terrorism. Its interdisciplinary approach provides a unique
intellectual rigour which introduces readers to cutting-edge
research. Bringing together chapters contributed by members of the
Terrorism and Political Violence Association network, it offers an
insight into a variety of traditional and critical perspectives. It
also equips Undergraduate and Postgraduate students with the study
skills needed to succeed in coursework and assignments, especially
dissertation work. Drawing on the expertise of TAPVA members, this
book: Explores contemporary issues, such as drone warfare, state
violence, children and political violence, cyber-terrorism and
de-radicalisation. Features case studies drawn from a range of
international examples, lists of further reading, key concepts and
questions for use in seminars and private study. Provides you with
study skills content designed to help you complete your
dissertation. This is the perfect textbook to guide you through
your studies in terrorism, political violence, international
security and strategic studies.
In 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy recorded seven historic interviews
about her life with John F. Kennedy. Now, for the first time, they
can be heard and read in this deluxe, illustrated book and 8-CD
set.
Shortly after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, with a
nation deep in mourning and the world looking on in stunned
disbelief, Jacqueline Kennedy found the strength to set aside her
own personal grief for the sake of posterity and begin the task of
documenting and preserving her husband's legacy. In January of
1964, she and Robert F. Kennedy approved a planned oral-history
project that would capture their first-hand accounts of the late
President as well as the recollections of those closest to him
throughout his extraordinary political career. For the rest of her
life, the famously private Jacqueline Kennedy steadfastly refused
to discuss her memories of those years, but beginning that March,
she fulfilled her obligation to future generations of Americans by
sitting down with historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., and recording
an astonishingly detailed and unvarnished account of her
experiences and impressions as the wife and confidante of John F.
Kennedy. The tapes of those sessions were then sealed and later
deposited in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
upon its completion, in accordance with Mrs. Kennedy's wishes.
The resulting eight and a half hours of material comprises a unique
and compelling record of a tumultuous era, providing fresh insights
on the many significant people and events that shaped JFK's
presidency but also shedding new light on the man behind the
momentous decisions. Here are JFK's unscripted opinions on a host
of revealing subjects, including his thoughts and feelings about
his brothers Robert and Ted, and his take on world leaders past and
present, giving us perhaps the most informed, genuine, and
immediate portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy we shall ever have.
Mrs. Kennedy's urbane perspective, her candor, and her flashes of
wit also give us our clearest glimpse into the active mind of a
remarkable First Lady.
In conjunction with the fiftieth anniversary of President Kennedy's
Inauguration, Caroline Kennedy and the Kennedy family are now
releasing these beautifully restored recordings on CDs with
accompanying transcripts. Introduced and annotated by renowned
presidential historian Michael Beschloss, these interviews will add
an exciting new dimension to our understanding and appreciation of
President Kennedy and his time and make the past come alive through
the words and voice of an eloquent eyewitness to history.
In July 1962, in an effort to preserve an accurate record of
Presidential decision-making in a highly charged atmosphere of
conflicting viewpoints, strategies and tactics, John F. Kennedy
installed hidden recording systems in the Oval Office and in the
Cabinet Room. The result is a priceless historical archive
comprising some 265 hours of taped material. JFK was elected
president when Civil Rights tensions were near the boiling point,
and Americans feared a nuclear war. Confronted with complex
dilemmas necessitating swift and unprecedented action, President
Kennedy engaged in intense discussion and debate with his cabinet
members and other advisors. Now, in conjunction with the fiftieth
anniversary of the Kennedy presidency, the John F. Kennedy Library
and historian Ted Widmer have carefully selected the most
compelling and important of these remarkable recordings for
release, fully restored and re-mastered onto two 75-minute CDs for
the first time." Listening In" represents a uniquely unscripted,
insider account of a president and his cabinet grappling with the
day-to-day business of the White House and guiding the nation
through a hazardous era of uncertainty. Accompanied by extensively
annotated transcripts of the recordings, and with a foreword by
Caroline Kennedy, "Listening In" delivers the story behind the
story in the unguarded words and voices of the decision-makers
themselves." Listening In" covers watershed events, including the
Cuban Missile Crisis, the Space Race, Vietnam, and the arms race,
and offers fascinating glimpses into the intellectual methodology
of a circumspect president and his brilliant, eclectic brain trust.
Just as the unique vision of President John F. Kennedy continues to
resonate half a century after his stirring speeches and bold policy
decisions, the documentary candor of "Listening In" imparts a
vivid, breathtaking immediacy that will significantly expand our
understanding of his time in office.
Nearly half a century after then-Senator John F. Kennedy was
awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage, the Kennedy
family continues to keep alive the tradition of honoring selfless
public service with its Profiles in Courage Award. Now in
paperback, Profiles in Courage for Our Time pays tribute to 13 such
heroes in the same spirit as the original collection. Some of our
greatest writers have brought their formidable talents to this
celebration of modern political bravery including Michael
Beschloss, Anna Quindlen, Bob Woodward, and Marian Wright Edelman.
Also included is Caroline Kennedy's profile of the latest award
recipient, Kofi Annan. These are just a few of the luminaries who
eloquently and passionately record the experiences of the award
winners. This celebration of modern political bravery demonstrates
that heroism among today's elected officials is as possible and
inspiring as ever. "The Profiles in Courage Award seeks to honor
those whose lives of service prove that politics can be a noble
profession. We hope that Americans realize that there are men and
women serving at all levels of our government who are legends of
our time." --Caroline Kennedy
An investigation of the evolution of Soviet foreign policy from the
Revolution of 1917 until the end of the Soviet era, tracing the
origins and characteristics of Soviet external strategies from
their Marxist-Leninist roots through to the collapse of communism.
There is a careful analysis of Soviet foreign policy alongside the
inception of the Bolshevik state with its global manifesto of
revolutionary change; Stalin's struggle to survive the twin threats
of a revisionist Germany and militant Japan through alliance with
the capitalist states; the expansion of Soviet power in the closing
stages of World War II and the subsequent Cold War; the Soviet
search for some form of accommodation with the West from the 1960s
onwards; the attempts of successive leaderships to find a way of
regenerating the failing Soviet system and the impact of economic
weakness on Soviet behaviour in both the Third World and Eastern
Europe. Based on a wide range of sources, including Russian
materials that have become available since the end of the Cold War,
this work differs from many standard accounts in its emphasis of
the factional nature of decision-making over external strategies
and its description of competing strains in Soviet thinking about
the outside world.
In the post-Cold War world, debates over security have broadened
beyond the realm of traditional military concerns. resurgent
nationalism, mass migration, religious radicalism, economic
globalisation and environmental degradation have become
increasingly the focus of debate in the field of security
studies.
Nonetheless, international politics is still trying to cope with
the empirical legacy of the Cold War. Nuclear proliferation, the
continued search by Russia for security, the attempt by Washington
to sustain its dominant position in international affairs,
continued concerns in the West over the influence of religious, and
in particular Islamic, radicalism, stand as clear examples of
themes from the past continuing to inform present debates about
international security. This volume examines the new, the changing,
and the enduring features of international security in the
post-Cold War era. In so doing, it examines the extent to which
present state structures and institutions have been able to adapt
and accommodate themselves to the diversity of security threats.
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